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This bill requires California law enforcement agencies to establish policies governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in official reports. Specifically, any report generated partially or fully by AI must include a clear disclosure statement on each page stating "This report was written either fully or in part using artificial intelligence" and must be signed by the law enforcement officer who prepared and verified the report's contents. The bill mandates that the first draft of an AI-generated report be retained for as long as the final report is kept, and that the AI program used must maintain an audit trail tracking who created the report, who made changes, and what video or audio footage was used in its creation. The bill defines artificial intelligence broadly, with a specific focus on systems that can automatically draft police report narratives using data from in-car, dash-mounted, or body-worn cameras. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that implementing these requirements imposes additional costs on local agencies, the state will provide reimbursement. By requiring these transparency and documentation measures, the bill aims to ensure accountability and provide clarity about the role of AI in law enforcement reporting.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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